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Cast

Kurt Russell
as Jeff Taylor

J.T. Walsh
as Red Barr

Kathleen Quinlan
as Amy Taylor

M.C. Gainey
as Earl

Jack Noseworthy
as Billy

Rex Linn
as Sheriff Boyd

Ritch Brinkley
as Al

Moira Harris
as Arleen

Kim Robillard
as Deputy Len Carver

Thomas Kopache
as Calhoun

Jack McGee
as Bartender

Vincent Berry
as Deke

Helen Duffy
as Flo

Ancel Cook
as Barfly

Gene Hartline
as Tow Truck Driver

Steve Waddinton
as Cowboy in Bank

Rick Sanders
as Truck Stop Trucker

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• Mar 20, 2014

  Not bad. I wish that the writers had kept up the delusion for awhile though. All evidence of Russell's wife's disappearance is gone, and the film starts to take the path of a psychological thriller, implying at times that Russell's character is going crazy. But the film abandons this too quickly, showing just how sinister some of the supporting characters really are. It would've been so much cooler if they had kept that psychological aspect of the film going for awhile. Considering that this film is barely 90 minutes, the writers could've totally done that too.
  Stephen S Super Reviewer
• Mar 08, 2013

  I've always felt that Kurt Russell is a good actor, and "Breakdown" features one of his best performances. The film itself is a little predictable and more could have been done with its concept, and some of it is so implausible that believability just goes right out the window, but in the end, it's great entertainment. When it comes to these kinds of films, that's what matters the most.
  Stephen E Super Reviewer
• Feb 17, 2013

  It's not exceptionally deep or meaningful, but Breakdown has near-constant suspense and a spectacular final sequence, making it a very fun and exciting action thriller.
  

  Joey S Super Reviewer
• Sep 13, 2012

  Breakdown is an action thriller that runs out of steam pretty fast and is fairly predictable. The story follows the struggle of a man to save his wife, who's been abducted and held for ransom. Kurt Russell leads the cast and gives a strong performance; however the supporting cast doesn't keep up with him. And although the film is full of suspense and thrillers, but the story isn't paced very well and keeps losing momentum. So while Breakdown has some riveting action and a solid story, it's poorly executed and lack originality.
  Dann M Super Reviewer

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